Claire in a Chair

About Claire in a Chair

Claire in a Chair is a podcast created to help teens feel supported, heard, and understood while navigating life. I talk about real struggles we all face like losing friends, dealing with anxiety, and learning to be okay with change. Through my episodes, I give you tools and new perspectives to grow and work through the challenges we all face! On the podcast, I share conversations that are honest, relatable, and just fun. Episodes like “Asking My Guy Friends Questions,” “The Claire Conversation Formula,” “How to Cope With Anxiety,” and “How to Be Confident.” They are all about understanding yourself and the people around you better. I also interview really interesting guests from performers to nonprofit founders to CEOs so you can hear different perspectives and stories that might inspire you or help you see things in a new way! You can watch Claire In A Chair on Youtube (@claireinachairpodcast) as well as listen on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! My goal is to help you: Know Your Worth, Know Your Beauty, and most of all Love Yourself! New episodes every Sunday at 9:00 AM Check out my website! https://www.claireinachair.com (https://www.claireinachair.com)

Publisher

Claire Whalen

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2024

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

107 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Don't Let Nostalgia Haunt You, Let It Help You

   Have you ever looked at an old picture, heard a song from your childhood, or thought about a memory and suddenly wished you could go back in time? That's nostalgia. But what if looking back is actually one of the best ways to move forward? In this episode of Claire in a Chair, we're talking all about the surprising power of nostalgia, why we get nostalgic, and how reminiscing about the past can actually benefit our future. From strengthening our sense of identity to helping us feel more connected, hopeful, and motivated, nostalgia is so much more than just missing the good old days. We'll explore the psychology behind nostalgia, why certain memories stick with us, and how we can appreciate the past without getting stuck in it. Because maybe the point of remembering yesterday isn't to wish we could go back. Maybe it's to help us make the most of tomorrow. So pull up a chair, and let's talk about it! Listen to Claire in a Chair on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow along for more conversations about navigating life as a teenager, finding joy in the everyday, and growing into the person you're becoming. Watch Full Video Episodes Here! https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast) Let's Keep In Touch! Website: https://www.claireinachair.com (https://www.claireinachair.com) Instagram: @claireinachairpodcast Tiktok:@claire.in (http://claire.in).a.chair. New episodes every Sunday at 9am!

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Big Sister In Christ Advice Session with Claudia Campbell

   In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I’m sitting down with Claudia Campbell, creator and host of Heaven Bound, for a big sister in Christ advice session all about faith, purpose, idols, and following God even when you don’t fully understand His plan. Claudia shares her story of faith, what led her to create Heaven Bound, and how she felt called to move to New York City for ministry. We talk about what it’s really like being a Christian in New York City, and trusting God through uncertainty. We also get into some of the questions I think so many Christian teens and young adults wrestle with: How do you know if you’re chasing God’s calling or just chasing success? Can good things become idols? How do you recognize when you’re depending on a relationship, friendship, dream, accomplishment, or even comfort more than you’re depending on God? Claudia also shares what studying the book of Hosea has taught her about asking, “What are you planting?” and why success isn’t always a sign of God’s approval. This conversation seriously felt like sitting down with a big sister in Christ and asking all the questions about faith, purpose, success, and trusting God that can be hard to figure out on your own. Whether you’re trying to grow closer to God, understand His calling for your life, or simply need some Christian encouragement, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to have everything figured out to keep following Him. Follow to Claire in a Chair for more deep conversations! Watch full video episodes here! https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast) Check out my website here! https://www.claireinachair.com (https://www.claireinachair.com) Let's keep in touch! My instagram: @claireinachairpodcast Claudia's Instagram: @theclaudiacampbell My TikTok: @Claire.in (http://Claire.in).a.chair Claudia's Tiktok:@theclaudiacampbell NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM!

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   You Seem Pretty Unmotivated For a Girl That Wants to Do it All

   There are three things you need to know about burnout. Discipline, motivation, and do you actually need a break? The question you should ask yourself is: Do You Need a Push or a Pause? “You seem pretty unmotivated for a girl who wants to do it all.” Yeah... that one called me out. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation, burnout, and what to do when you feel stuck in a rut. Because sometimes I really do want to do all the things. I have goals I care about, people I want to show up for, and things I’m excited about. But I still have days where I feel completely unmotivated. In this episode of Claire in a Chair, we’re talking about how to get out of a rut without convincing yourself that you need to completely reinvent your life. I share the advice my friends gave me when I was feeling stuck, including the simple “Babes, go on a walk” reminder that I apparently needed to hear. We also talk about something I’m trying to get better at asking myself: Do I need a push, or do I need a pause? Sometimes you need the push to get off your phone, go outside, start the assignment, clean your room, or just do the tiny thing you’ve been putting off. Other times, you genuinely need a break. You need to close the laptop, sleep, hang out with people you love, do something fun, and come back when your brain has had a chance to reset. Both can be productive in completely different ways. If you’re a teenager dealing with burnout, stress, low motivation, school pressure, feeling overwhelmed, or just not feeling like yourself lately, this episode is for you. Getting out of a rut doesn’t have to be a huge transformation. Sometimes one tiny thing can make you start feeling like yourself again. Watch full video episodes here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig) Let's keep in touch! Instagram: @Claireinachairpodcast TikTok: @Claire.in..a.chair Visit my website: https://www.claireinachair.com (https://www.claireinachair.com) NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 9AM!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

100 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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